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Greta, the Misfit Greyhound

Greta, the Misfit Greyhound

19631h 0m

Overview

A racing greyhound is deserted and has to learn to live on her own. Finally she is taken in by a shepherd, and helps him by using her speed to chase away coyotes threatening the flock and to track down a prowling bear.

Directed by Larry Lansburgh
Written by Janet Lansburgh
Produced by Larry Lansburgh
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Top Cast

Rex Allen

Rex Allen

Narrator

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Tacolo Chacartegui

Themes & Keywords

shepherddocudramadoganimalslost petgreyhound

About Greta, the Misfit Greyhound

Greta, the Misfit Greyhound is a adventure, family, drama film released in 1963 exploring themes of shepherd, docudrama, dog, animals, lost pet, greyhound. Directed by Larry Lansburgh, it stars Rex Allen, Tacolo Chacartegui. A racing greyhound is deserted and has to learn to live on her own. Finally she is taken in by a shepherd, and helps him by using her speed to chase away coyotes threatening the flock and to track down a prowling bear.

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